Christopher Johnson

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Christopher P. Johnson is a Principal in McKool Smith's New York office. Chris focuses on complex civil litigation, including commercial, securities, products liability, and constitutional litigation, as well as alternative dispute resolution. He is both a trial and appellate lawyer, with extensive experience in all aspects of civil litigation, from pre-trial proceedings, evidentiary hearings, and trials through appeals and matters before the U.S. Supreme Court. In the past several years, Chris has focused primarily on litigation relating to structured financial products, including commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities. His clients range from government agencies, to large financial institutions, to hedge funds, to small companies and individuals.

The 2023 edition of Chambers USA ranks Chris in Band 1 in New York for Securities: Plaintiffs and RMBS. Chambers quotes his clients as saying "He has considerable experience in complex commercial litigation of every type. He also has excellent judgment and sees the angles involved." As the highest ranking awarded by Chambers, Band 1 signifies advanced achievements in technical abilities, client service, and professional conduct, among other qualities. He is also recognized by Lawdragon as one of the "500 Leading Litigators in America" and a "Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyer" and recognized by Super Lawyers as a leading lawyer in New York for Securities Litigation, Business Litigation, and Appellate matters.

Chris received his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Fordham University and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.